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I hoped mirai used the original choreography from skate Detroit. I don't like this choreography as much.
Yes, I agree that it's better now than later. You could also tell that Mirai totally knew that she UR'ed a lot in that performance with her reaction and how tense she looked in the KnC. The short was so clean, she looked visibly tight during this program and it carried over into tighter jumps.
Did you write a live repo yet. if not, can you share with us your live impressions of all these lovely skaters.
^I am going to have to find Rika's skate again and watch it, or wait for the GP circuit. I liked it. And quite a number of Japanese ladies have had trouble showing emotion in their faces over the years....then there is Ashley Wagner...
Ref: showing facial expression and dealing with concentration at the same time. I am thinking it is a hard skill for her to master. She used to have it in her youth but she has been concentrating so hard on the tech side when on the ice that the expression part is supressed. Makes me sad but in this day and age, tech trumphs all....Let 'er fly, Mirai!
As I said, this was today for Rika. I loved her Riverdance last year and she showed lots of joy when skating it. Today's program in its current performance was extremely underwhelming. I don't want my comment to be stereotyped to Japanese women because there were people who didn't emote anything today, and some who did, regardless of nation. It's very early in the season and I am sure that things will get easier for skaters and that the performance levels will increase. Yet, for some, it was already there. Are they readier? Is it more natural for them? I have no clue.
True. That's why my favorites are Ashley, Adam, Javier, Jason, Misha, Gaby/Guilliame. .... who give equal value to expression and performance while striving and improving the technical.
I have to wonder if it is a gift. Javier and Ashley and Jason for sure have it. Expression can come from the soul or you have to be a very good actor, as ice dancers have to be. Anyway, I really enjoy those that can put it out there.
Imagine Javier's world winning FS without facial expression!
But he has the same facial expression for years, i mean, no wonder, he is skating the same program for years now :think:
Alaine's Canel Spin!!!!
https://youtu.be/lkyyCoAOxiA?t=1m55s
Am I the only one loving that position?
Alaine's Canel Spin!!!!
https://youtu.be/lkyyCoAOxiA?t=1m55s
Am I the only one loving that position?
Haven't watched it yet but seems Mirai is still struggling with URs oh dear. I hope she can keep working on that before the GP events. Huge congrats to Mirai for winning just the same! I hope keeps it up in the SP and improves overall in that program and the FS as the season progresses!
Finally catching up with ladies and I have to say I was a bit sad to see them getting UR calls. But if this will help them be better in the future, then I hope they take it as constructive criticism.
Chloe's programs this season are to two beautiful pieces of music. I think she did a good job interpreting her music.
Both Larkyn Austman (POTO girl) and Michelle Long (Nessun Dorma girl) can skate beautifully but if their technical issues are not resolved then they likely will not be getting international assignments. However if Veronik Mallet is injured then we may be seeing Michelle at Skate Canada. 4everchan you mentioned you almost ran her over. Was she looking ok?
Joshi is so athletic. Her programs are always high energy. I thought her music choice was interesting. Was she trying to make a statement in support of feminism? Powerful music to skate to.
I had heard Mariko was training in Montreal. It was nice to see her with Bruno Marcotte in the kiss and cry. Not the smoothest outing but hopefully she improves as the season goes on.
Rika She's so much fun to watch doing lively programs. Her Cirque SP and Riverdance from last season. Even the Let's Get Loud EX with the puffy dress. Kudos for trying something else, but I hope she goes back to something a bit up tempo for the Olympic season. The Japanese ladies are so strong though that I hope she still has a chance to fight for a major championship spot.
Elizabet looks improved from last season. Going to echo some comments that she chooses music more suited to her style. She'll be happy about this medal after the disastrous US Classic outing.
You all have covered my thoughts on Mirai. Thankfully the US has 3 spots at Worlds. Will be a fun season with Ashley, Gracie, Polina, Mirai, and the other strong ladies vying for a podium spot at Nationals.
Alaine That step sequence was awesome. If you think she wasn't skating to the music, you need to watch that step sequence again. And yay for one 'unusual spin'! She is clearly enjoying this program and I can see David Wilson's stamp on it. The music is not Middle Eastern, but from the soundtrack of the HBO series "Rome". It says so on the 1st page of thread too, thanks to dorispulaski. The most interesting thing for me was that her mark here was almost exactly the same as her mark at Minto Summer Skate (ACI 129.50, MSS 129.65), though she switched the 3S and 3Lo. Glad that she's done this kind of skate in an international event so it's not just a Nationals thing.